| From | Start Early Illinois Policy Team <[email protected]> |
| Subject | See You In Springfield Tomorrow! |
| Date | March 3, 2025 3:41 PM |
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Espanol Abajo!
See You Soon! Tomorrow we will be gathering together in Springfield to advocate for our youngest learners!
Below, find some helpful resources for Early Childhood Advocacy Day:
Agenda At-A-Glance:
6:30-10:00 a.m. Morning Travel to Illinois State Library, Springfield
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration, Advocate Consultation, Lunch
10:30 a.m. Advocates begin heading to Rotunda
11:45 a.m. All remaining advocates head towards Rotunda
12:00 p.m.- 12:30 p.m. Rally
12:30- 1:45 p.m. Legislative Activities at the Capitol
1:45 p.m. Bus Riders return to hotel
2:00 p.m. Buses depart
Reminders
-
A boxed lunch will be available at the library from 10am to 1:30 pm.
-
Advocates will go through metal detectors before entering any buildings in the Capitol Complex. Pocketknives, scissors, etc are not allowed inside buildings in the Capitol Complex.
-
Capitol police will be present while advocates go through security, however there is no requirement to show identification to enter the Capitol or other complex buildings. Be prepared to stand and walk for a considerable amount of time; don't forget to bring water and snacks with you.
-
If you haven't looked up your legislators yet, now is a great time to do so!
-
Need help? Look for event staff in purple shirts.
Bus InformationSome advocates will be riding buses with us down to Springfield, those buses will be departing from the locations listed below. Please double check departure times and meeting points!
-
Elgin: 115 South Grove Ave, Suite 211, Elgin
- Bus departs at 6:00 am
Start Early: 33 W. Monroe St, Chicago
- Bus departs at 6:15 a.m.
Arlington Heights: 2626 S Clearbrook, Arlington Heights Dr.
- Bus departs at 6:30 a.m.
Evanston: 1801 Main St, Evanston*
- Bus departs at 6:30 a.m.
- Please note that an earlier email listed this address incorrectly! The correct address is 1801 Main St.
SEIU: 2229 S. Halsted St, Chicago
- Bus departs at 6:30 a.m.
Marillac St. Vincent: 212 S Francisco Ave, Chicago
- Bus departs at 6:55 a.m.
Riverdale: 14419 S Atlantic Ave, Riverdale
- Bus departs at 7:00 a.m.
Aurora: 850 Ridgeway Ave, Suite E, Aurora
- Bus departs at 7:00 a.m.
Peoria: 442 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria
- Bus departs at 8:30 a.mIf you have questions regarding buses, please contact Angelica Cleveland (847.770.8796)
Advocacy TrainingOur partners at Illinois Action for Children have put together an Advocacy Training to help prepare advocates! If you were unable to attend the webinar last week,
[link removed]
you can watch the recording here .
Schedule With Your LegislatorNow is a great time to schedule an appointment to meet with your legislators! Here's how:
-
Visit
[link removed]
ILGA.gov to find a contact email and send an initial request to meet on March 4 between 11:30am-1:00pm (
[link removed]
Find helpful videos on how to look up & contact your legislators here )
-
Be prepared to call to confirm a time
-
Call on the bus ride to Springfield to confirm yet again
-
Reach out to
mailto:[email protected]?subject=Scheduling%20With%20My%20Legislators%20April%2018
[email protected] for any support!
It will be a very busy day, and it's possible that you might not get a chance to meet with your legislator. That's okay! You are still making a huge impact by showing up, showing your support and leaving behind materials. You can also work with your your legislator's staff to schedule meetings in your community after Early Childhood Advocacy Day.
Virtual AdvocacyIf you can't join us in person, you can still take part in Early Childhood Advocacy Day!
-
[link removed]
Live stream the Rally at 12:00 p.m . from the Illinois Action For Children Facebook
-
[link removed]
Use our social toolkit to post on social media . Share what you're advocating for and why early childhood programs matter to you, and encourage your followers to post also!
-
[link removed]
Contact Your Legislators & urge them to prioritize funding for early childhood programs in the FY26 budget
-
[link removed]
Share your Early Intervention story to demonstrate the benefits of this crucial program, and the impact waiting lists & delayed services
Frequently Asked QuestionsHave a question that isn't covered here?
[link removed]
Check out our FAQ page . Any questions that you still have can be sent to
mailto:[email protected]?subject=Early%20Childhood%20Advocacy%20Day%20
[email protected] .
[link removed]
Check out more information on Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2025.
!Nos Vemos Manana!
!Manana nos reuniremos en Springfield para abogar por nuestros más pequenos!
Aqui le enviamos algunos recursos utiles para el Dia de la Defensa de la Primera Infancia:
Cronograma del dia:6:30 a 10:30 a.m. Viaje al President Abraham Lincoln, un hotel DoubleTree by Hilton (701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701)
10:30 a.m. Bienvenida y Capacitacion sobre Defensa
11:30 a.m. Salida hacia el Capitolio, o bien, Sesion de Preguntas & Respuestas Sobre Defensa
11:30 a.m. a 1:45 p.m. Actividades Legislativas en el Capitolio
1:45 p.m. Las personas que viajan en autobus regresan al hotel
2:00 p.m. Los autobuses parten del Hotel President Abraham Lincoln
Recordatorios
-
Se ofrecerá un almuerzo (envasado en caja) en el la biblioteca, disponible de 10 am a 12 pm.
-
Los defensores pasarán por detectores de metales antes de ingresar a cualquier edificio del Complejo del Capitolio. No se permiten navajas, tijeras, etc. dentro de los edificios del Complejo del Capitolio.
-
La policia del Capitolio estará presente mientras los defensores pasan por seguridad, sin embargo, no es necesario mostrar identificacion para ingresar al Capitolio u otros edificios del complejo. Prepárese para estar de pie y caminar durante un tiempo considerable; no olvide traer consigo agua y refrigerios.
- ?Necesita ayuda? Busque al personal del evento que estará luciendo camisetas moradas.
Informacion sobre los Autobuses
Algunos defensores viajarán con nosotros en autobus hacia Springfield; estos autobuses partirán de las ubicaciones enumeradas a continuacion. !Por favor, verifique cuidadosamente los horarios de salida y los puntos de encuentro!
-
Start Early: 33 W. Monroe St, Chicago
- El autobus sale a las 6:00 a.m.
COFI Elgin: 115 South Grove Ave, Elgin
- El autobus sale a las 6:00 a.m.
Consejo de la Primera Infancia de Evanston: 1801 Main St, Evanston
- El autobus sale a las 6:00 am
- Tenga en cuenta que en un correo electronico anterior se indicaba esta direccion de forma incorrecta. La direccion correcta es 1801 Main St.
SEIU: 2229 S. Halsted St., Chicago
- El autobus sale a las 6:00 a.m.
Educare Chicago: 5044 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago *Estacione en el extremo norte del estacionamiento*
- El autobus sale a las 6:30 a.m.
Arlington Heights: 2626 S Clearbrook, Arlington Heights
- El autobus sale a las 6:00 a.m.
COFI Aurora: 850 Ridgeway Ave, Aurora
- El autobus sale a las 6:50 a.m.
Peoria: 442 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria
- El autobus sale a las 8:00 a.m.Si tiene preguntas sobre los autobuses, contacte Angelica Cleveland (847.770.8796)
Capacitacion sobre Defensa
!Nuestros socios en Illinois Action for Children y Latino Policy Forum han organizado una Capacitacion sobre Defensa para ayudar a preparar a los defensores para el 16 de abril! Si no pudo asistir al webinar la semana pasada,
[link removed]
puede ver la grabacion aqui.
Programe una Cita con su Legislador
!Este es el momento perfecto para programar una cita para reunirse con sus legisladores! Simplemente, siga estos pasos:
-
Visite
[link removed]
ILGA.gov para encontrar un correo electronico de contacto y envie una solicitud inicial para reunirse el 4 de marzo entre las 11:30 a.m. y la 1:00 p.m. (
[link removed]
Encuentre videos utiles sobre como buscar y contactar a sus legisladores aqui )
-
Prepárese para llamar para confirmar una hora
-
Llame durante el viaje en autobus a Springfield para confirmar nuevamente
-
!Envie un correo electronico a
mailto:[email protected]?subject=
[email protected] si necesita asistencia!
Será un dia muy ajetreado y es posible que no tengas la oportunidad de reunirte con tu legislador. !No te preocupes! De todas formas, estás generando un gran impacto al asistir, mostrar tu apoyo y dejar materiales. Tambien puedes trabajar con el personal de tu legislador para programar reuniones en tu comunidad despues del Dia de Defensa de la Primera Infancia.
Defensa Virtual
Si no puedes acompanarnos en persona, !aun puedes participar en el Dia de Defensa de la Primera Infancia!
-
[link removed]
Transmita en vivo la manifestacion a las 12:00 p. m. desde la página de Facebook de Illinois Action For Children
-
[link removed]
Use nuestro kit de herramientas sociales para publicar en las redes sociales. Comparta lo que defiende y por que los programas para la primera infancia son importantes para usted, !y aliente a sus seguidores a que tambien publiquen!
-
[link removed]
Comuniquese con sus legisladores e instelos a priorizar la financiacion de los programas para la primera infancia en el presupuesto del ano fiscal 2026
-
[link removed]
Comparta su historia de intervencion temprana para demostrar los beneficios de este programa crucial y el impacto de las listas de espera y los servicios retrasados
Preguntas Frecuentes
?Tiene alguna pregunta que no se ha tratado aqui?
[link removed]
Consulte nuestra página para ver Preguntas Frecuentes . Cualquier pregunta que aun tenga puede enviarla a
mailto:[email protected]?subject=
[email protected] .
[link removed]
Consulte más informacion sobre el Dia de la Defensa de la Primera Infancia 2025
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
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Espanol Abajo!
See You Soon! Tomorrow we will be gathering together in Springfield to advocate for our youngest learners!
Below, find some helpful resources for Early Childhood Advocacy Day:
Agenda At-A-Glance:
6:30-10:00 a.m. Morning Travel to Illinois State Library, Springfield
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration, Advocate Consultation, Lunch
10:30 a.m. Advocates begin heading to Rotunda
11:45 a.m. All remaining advocates head towards Rotunda
12:00 p.m.- 12:30 p.m. Rally
12:30- 1:45 p.m. Legislative Activities at the Capitol
1:45 p.m. Bus Riders return to hotel
2:00 p.m. Buses depart
Reminders
-
A boxed lunch will be available at the library from 10am to 1:30 pm.
-
Advocates will go through metal detectors before entering any buildings in the Capitol Complex. Pocketknives, scissors, etc are not allowed inside buildings in the Capitol Complex.
-
Capitol police will be present while advocates go through security, however there is no requirement to show identification to enter the Capitol or other complex buildings. Be prepared to stand and walk for a considerable amount of time; don't forget to bring water and snacks with you.
-
If you haven't looked up your legislators yet, now is a great time to do so!
-
Need help? Look for event staff in purple shirts.
Bus InformationSome advocates will be riding buses with us down to Springfield, those buses will be departing from the locations listed below. Please double check departure times and meeting points!
-
Elgin: 115 South Grove Ave, Suite 211, Elgin
- Bus departs at 6:00 am
Start Early: 33 W. Monroe St, Chicago
- Bus departs at 6:15 a.m.
Arlington Heights: 2626 S Clearbrook, Arlington Heights Dr.
- Bus departs at 6:30 a.m.
Evanston: 1801 Main St, Evanston*
- Bus departs at 6:30 a.m.
- Please note that an earlier email listed this address incorrectly! The correct address is 1801 Main St.
SEIU: 2229 S. Halsted St, Chicago
- Bus departs at 6:30 a.m.
Marillac St. Vincent: 212 S Francisco Ave, Chicago
- Bus departs at 6:55 a.m.
Riverdale: 14419 S Atlantic Ave, Riverdale
- Bus departs at 7:00 a.m.
Aurora: 850 Ridgeway Ave, Suite E, Aurora
- Bus departs at 7:00 a.m.
Peoria: 442 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria
- Bus departs at 8:30 a.mIf you have questions regarding buses, please contact Angelica Cleveland (847.770.8796)
Advocacy TrainingOur partners at Illinois Action for Children have put together an Advocacy Training to help prepare advocates! If you were unable to attend the webinar last week,
[link removed]
you can watch the recording here .
Schedule With Your LegislatorNow is a great time to schedule an appointment to meet with your legislators! Here's how:
-
Visit
[link removed]
ILGA.gov to find a contact email and send an initial request to meet on March 4 between 11:30am-1:00pm (
[link removed]
Find helpful videos on how to look up & contact your legislators here )
-
Be prepared to call to confirm a time
-
Call on the bus ride to Springfield to confirm yet again
-
Reach out to
mailto:[email protected]?subject=Scheduling%20With%20My%20Legislators%20April%2018
[email protected] for any support!
It will be a very busy day, and it's possible that you might not get a chance to meet with your legislator. That's okay! You are still making a huge impact by showing up, showing your support and leaving behind materials. You can also work with your your legislator's staff to schedule meetings in your community after Early Childhood Advocacy Day.
Virtual AdvocacyIf you can't join us in person, you can still take part in Early Childhood Advocacy Day!
-
[link removed]
Live stream the Rally at 12:00 p.m . from the Illinois Action For Children Facebook
-
[link removed]
Use our social toolkit to post on social media . Share what you're advocating for and why early childhood programs matter to you, and encourage your followers to post also!
-
[link removed]
Contact Your Legislators & urge them to prioritize funding for early childhood programs in the FY26 budget
-
[link removed]
Share your Early Intervention story to demonstrate the benefits of this crucial program, and the impact waiting lists & delayed services
Frequently Asked QuestionsHave a question that isn't covered here?
[link removed]
Check out our FAQ page . Any questions that you still have can be sent to
mailto:[email protected]?subject=Early%20Childhood%20Advocacy%20Day%20
[email protected] .
[link removed]
Check out more information on Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2025.
!Nos Vemos Manana!
!Manana nos reuniremos en Springfield para abogar por nuestros más pequenos!
Aqui le enviamos algunos recursos utiles para el Dia de la Defensa de la Primera Infancia:
Cronograma del dia:6:30 a 10:30 a.m. Viaje al President Abraham Lincoln, un hotel DoubleTree by Hilton (701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701)
10:30 a.m. Bienvenida y Capacitacion sobre Defensa
11:30 a.m. Salida hacia el Capitolio, o bien, Sesion de Preguntas & Respuestas Sobre Defensa
11:30 a.m. a 1:45 p.m. Actividades Legislativas en el Capitolio
1:45 p.m. Las personas que viajan en autobus regresan al hotel
2:00 p.m. Los autobuses parten del Hotel President Abraham Lincoln
Recordatorios
-
Se ofrecerá un almuerzo (envasado en caja) en el la biblioteca, disponible de 10 am a 12 pm.
-
Los defensores pasarán por detectores de metales antes de ingresar a cualquier edificio del Complejo del Capitolio. No se permiten navajas, tijeras, etc. dentro de los edificios del Complejo del Capitolio.
-
La policia del Capitolio estará presente mientras los defensores pasan por seguridad, sin embargo, no es necesario mostrar identificacion para ingresar al Capitolio u otros edificios del complejo. Prepárese para estar de pie y caminar durante un tiempo considerable; no olvide traer consigo agua y refrigerios.
- ?Necesita ayuda? Busque al personal del evento que estará luciendo camisetas moradas.
Informacion sobre los Autobuses
Algunos defensores viajarán con nosotros en autobus hacia Springfield; estos autobuses partirán de las ubicaciones enumeradas a continuacion. !Por favor, verifique cuidadosamente los horarios de salida y los puntos de encuentro!
-
Start Early: 33 W. Monroe St, Chicago
- El autobus sale a las 6:00 a.m.
COFI Elgin: 115 South Grove Ave, Elgin
- El autobus sale a las 6:00 a.m.
Consejo de la Primera Infancia de Evanston: 1801 Main St, Evanston
- El autobus sale a las 6:00 am
- Tenga en cuenta que en un correo electronico anterior se indicaba esta direccion de forma incorrecta. La direccion correcta es 1801 Main St.
SEIU: 2229 S. Halsted St., Chicago
- El autobus sale a las 6:00 a.m.
Educare Chicago: 5044 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago *Estacione en el extremo norte del estacionamiento*
- El autobus sale a las 6:30 a.m.
Arlington Heights: 2626 S Clearbrook, Arlington Heights
- El autobus sale a las 6:00 a.m.
COFI Aurora: 850 Ridgeway Ave, Aurora
- El autobus sale a las 6:50 a.m.
Peoria: 442 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria
- El autobus sale a las 8:00 a.m.Si tiene preguntas sobre los autobuses, contacte Angelica Cleveland (847.770.8796)
Capacitacion sobre Defensa
!Nuestros socios en Illinois Action for Children y Latino Policy Forum han organizado una Capacitacion sobre Defensa para ayudar a preparar a los defensores para el 16 de abril! Si no pudo asistir al webinar la semana pasada,
[link removed]
puede ver la grabacion aqui.
Programe una Cita con su Legislador
!Este es el momento perfecto para programar una cita para reunirse con sus legisladores! Simplemente, siga estos pasos:
-
Visite
[link removed]
ILGA.gov para encontrar un correo electronico de contacto y envie una solicitud inicial para reunirse el 4 de marzo entre las 11:30 a.m. y la 1:00 p.m. (
[link removed]
Encuentre videos utiles sobre como buscar y contactar a sus legisladores aqui )
-
Prepárese para llamar para confirmar una hora
-
Llame durante el viaje en autobus a Springfield para confirmar nuevamente
-
!Envie un correo electronico a
mailto:[email protected]?subject=
[email protected] si necesita asistencia!
Será un dia muy ajetreado y es posible que no tengas la oportunidad de reunirte con tu legislador. !No te preocupes! De todas formas, estás generando un gran impacto al asistir, mostrar tu apoyo y dejar materiales. Tambien puedes trabajar con el personal de tu legislador para programar reuniones en tu comunidad despues del Dia de Defensa de la Primera Infancia.
Defensa Virtual
Si no puedes acompanarnos en persona, !aun puedes participar en el Dia de Defensa de la Primera Infancia!
-
[link removed]
Transmita en vivo la manifestacion a las 12:00 p. m. desde la página de Facebook de Illinois Action For Children
-
[link removed]
Use nuestro kit de herramientas sociales para publicar en las redes sociales. Comparta lo que defiende y por que los programas para la primera infancia son importantes para usted, !y aliente a sus seguidores a que tambien publiquen!
-
[link removed]
Comuniquese con sus legisladores e instelos a priorizar la financiacion de los programas para la primera infancia en el presupuesto del ano fiscal 2026
-
[link removed]
Comparta su historia de intervencion temprana para demostrar los beneficios de este programa crucial y el impacto de las listas de espera y los servicios retrasados
Preguntas Frecuentes
?Tiene alguna pregunta que no se ha tratado aqui?
[link removed]
Consulte nuestra página para ver Preguntas Frecuentes . Cualquier pregunta que aun tenga puede enviarla a
mailto:[email protected]?subject=
[email protected] .
[link removed]
Consulte más informacion sobre el Dia de la Defensa de la Primera Infancia 2025
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60603 - 312.922.3863
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